WHOOP · 6 hours ago
Senior Scientist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. They are seeking a Senior Scientist in Cardiometabolic Health to lead research that expands the understanding of cardiometabolic physiology and supports evidence-based product innovation.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Design and lead real-world and clinical research studies, including observational, retrospective, prospective, and interventional designs, ensuring methodological rigor and scientific integrity
Develop and execute statistical analysis plans, including use of mixed models, causal inference, and other advanced methods, to generate insights on cardiometabolic health and behavior change
Conduct and interpret analyses of large-scale time-series physiological and wearable data to uncover meaningful patterns and health outcomes
Prepare IRB submissions and oversee compliance when applicable to support ethical and regulatory standards in research execution
Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, white papers, internal briefs, and cross-functional knowledge sharing
Establish and manage academic and industry research partnerships to support validation studies, innovation initiatives, and scientific advancement
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Data Science, Enterprise, and Product teams to translate research into product and business impact
Mentor junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, curiosity, and collaboration within the Performance Science team
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in life sciences, public health, biostatistics, physiology, cardiometabolic health, biomedical data science, or related discipline
5+ years of post‑graduate experience with a strong record of publications and independently led research
Demonstrated experience designing and executing clinical research and real‑world studies; familiarity with IRB processes and clinical trial frameworks
Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and/or SQL for data extraction, statistical analysis, and visualization of wearable and biomedical datasets
Experience working with large‑scale time‑series physiological or wearable data
Ability to communicate scientific insights effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects
Experience collaborating with academic partners, healthcare systems, or consortiums
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day‑to‑day tasks, ensuring AI‑assisted work aligns with the same high‑quality standards as personal contributions
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Benefits
A generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (32)
2024 (18)
2023 (15)
2022 (5)
2021 (17)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2026-01-15Undisclosed
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
Recent News
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